[ale] CPU recommendations

[Calvin Harrigan]

I've used Nvidia GPUs and AMD processors for years. Never had a problem.
I built a ryzen system earlier this year on the cheap. Mb/ram/CPU < 500. I
could have gone cheaper, but I wanted 8 cores and some future proofing.

On Sun, Oct 13, 2019, 19:15 DJ-Pfulio via Ale <ale at ale.org> wrote:

> I'm running a Ryzen 2600 with an nVidia GPU. Works great. I don't do any
> CUDA stuff. Suppose I could add an old GPU into the system to be used
> for GUI stuff, but that isn't my skillset.
>
> I'd be surprised if someone here didn't have both AMD and nVidia GPUs in
> the same machine somewhere.
>
> On 10/13/19 4:11 PM, Jeffrey Layton via Ale wrote:
> > Thanks very much! I really appreciate the advice.
> >
> > I'm not a gamer, more of a scientific user/HPC person. I will be using
> > NV cards so that's kind of important.
> >
> > BTW - $300 is for the CPU only. :)
> >
> > I'm not too worried about 95W or 65W but thanks for the
> > tip about the processor models and the power draw.
> >
> > I'm with you - I've upgraded this case at least once. I'm
> > hoping it will last me a little long :)  I think it will.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Oct 13, 2019 at 1:21 PM DJ-Pfulio via Ale <ale at ale.org
> > <mailto:ale at ale.org>> wrote:
> >
> >     +1 for AMD Ryzen.
> >
> >     Is $300 total cost or CPU-only cost?
> >     3600x - $200
> >     3600 - $180
> >     2600 - $115
> >     1600 - $80
> >
> >     I think I could build a system (CPU+RAM+MB) around a Ryzen 2600 for
> $300
> >     (12K+ passmarks).  That's 6 cores, 12 threads.  Intel isn't anywhere
> >     near that price/performance.  Ryzen APU models with onboard GPUs end
> in
> >     'g', so 2400g.  I wouldn't want to mix AMD and nvidia GPUs on the
> same
> >     system, but people mix Intel iGPUs with both all the time.
> >
> >     I've been reusing the same case, GPU, HDDs, and all other stuff for
> >     years, just swapping the CPU+MB usually, but DDR4 required I get new
> >     RAM.
> >
> >     I think I could do $220 for the Ryzen 1600+RAM+MB if I needed to go
> >     cheap.  That's over 10K passmarks for that price.
> >
> >     With Ryzen, the 'x' in the model means 95W+. Without the 'x', 65W, if
> >     that is important to you.
> >
> >     If you game and that is important, it is completely different. If you
> >     need more cores, AMD is the best game the last few years.
> >
> >     On 10/13/19 8:43 AM, Jim Kinney via Ale wrote:
> >     > As always, AMD is pretty much "best bang for the buck". I'm not
> >     dealing
> >     > with home user gear much these days but the Ryzen cpu is a
> fantastic
> >     > value. If you plan to use gpu number crunchers, just make sure the
> x16
> >     > slots are double width apart. Don't skimp on the power supply or
> >     case fans.
> >     >
> >     > On October 13, 2019 8:37:17 AM EDT, Jeffrey Layton via Ale
> >     <ale at ale.org <mailto:ale at ale.org>>
> >     > wrote:
> >     >
> >     >     Good morning,
> >     >
> >     >     I don't want to start an argument, particularly on a Sunday
> >     morning,
> >     >     but I'm looking for a new "workstation" at home. I haven't
> built
> >     >     anything in the last few years, so any help would be
> appreciated.
> >     >
> >     >     Someone is loaning me 2xNVIDIA GPUs that are x16 PCIe each.
> >     I'd like
> >     >     to have both in a x16 slot physically and electrically. Other
> than
> >     >     that, at least 4cores (more is better). Perhaps something with
> >     >     built-in graphics (not always necessary but the two NV cards
> >     are not
> >     >     really designed for graphics - mostly computation). I can
> always
> >     >     throw in a simple inexpensive GPU. I'd like to keep the price
> >     below
> >     >     $300 but I can go a little higher I think.
> >     >
> >     >     I don't mind AMD or Intel. I don't mind having to buy a new MB
> and
> >     >     memory. With these two cards and a new CPU, I'm sure I'll have
> to
> >     >     buy a new PSU (probably 1kW or greater since each GPU is about
> >     300W).
> >     >
> >     >     To get things started, Newegg has a pretty good deal on the
> >     >     i7-6800K. 6c/12t, 4 memory channels. Right now it's about $324
> >     >
> >      (
> https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i7-6th-gen-core-i7-6800k/p/N82E16819117649?Item=9SIA4RE7MX7779
> >     >     ).
> >     >
> >     >     Thanks for any and all suggestions!
> >
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